Even though both sports are known for intense action and rough characters, boxing and poker aren’t usually combined. This didn’t stop Gus Hansen (known as one of the biggest full tilt poker names)and Danish poker pro Theo Jorgensen from duking it out. Both know as skilled poker players in both the online poker and live tournament circuit, did quite well as shown in the video.

In a highly anticipated heavyweight fight between two undefeated champions, WBA and IBF champion Anthony Joshua added the WBO title to his collection by winning a lackluster 12 round unanimous decision over Joseph Parker at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff, Wales Saturday night. By John J. Raspanti

WBO heavyweight champion Joseph Parker talked his way into a shot at IBF, IBO and WBA champion Anthony Joshua. Will he regret it? Likely not. Reports indicate that Parker will earn upwards of 10 million dollars. By John J. Raspanti

The fight of the year for 2017 took place across the pond in April. The bout had all the classic components that make boxing so compelling and fascinating. The young man, with only 18 fights under his belt, would be taking on the former champion, who had held the heavyweight championship for over 10 years. The two had sparred a few years before. The older fighter took the younger man under his wing, mentoring him. They liked each other. By John J. Raspanti

Wladimir Klitschko has accomplished plenty as a boxer. He sports a record of 64-4, 53 KO’s, is a three-time world champion and defended his IBF version of the championship 18 times. Awesome credentials. Or are they? From a fan perspective, Klitschko is one of the most disrespected world champions of all time. I often think, is the scrutiny shoveled on Wlad’s resume justified? By Anthony "Zute" George

How big is the Anthony Joshua/Vlad Klitschko fight? Ninety thousand maniacs will attend the match to determine who wears the historically most vaunted crown in sports; that of heavyweight champion of the world. By Blake "Racehorse" Chavez

Boxing’s Fighter of the Year is always a hot button topic. Whether it is debating, choosing, or reading about the fighter of the year, boxing fans and pundits are ready to defend their choice and, like The Boss said, prove it all night long. By Anthony "Zute" George

If challenger Molina had a game plan entering the match, it wasn’t apparent. He backed into the ropes in the opening stanza and languished like a prisoner awaiting the executioner to pull the switch. By John J. Raspanti